Rush and HBO's 'The Alzheimer's Project' Alzheimer's disease experts from Rush appear in the HBO documentary "The Alzheimer's Project," a four-part series that aired earlier this year. It can be viewed online at www.hbo.com/alzheimers. David Bennett, MD, director of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and a leading expert nationally on Alzheimer's disease, and Julie Schneider, MD, MS, an associate professor of neurology and neuropathology, are featured in the third episode — "Momentum in Science." The program details the current explosion of knowledge about Alzheimer's within the scientific and medical communities. For more information, call (888) 352-RUSH.

Mission Statement: Dedicated to reducing disability due to Alzheimer's disease and other age-related conditions through research on the treatment and prevention of disease for this and future generations.

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain. The hallmark of the disease is progressive loss of memory and other thinking abilities, although people with the disease may also have difficulty walking, become depressed, and have other emotional problems. Many people with Alzheimer's disease eventually become dependent on others for help in performing even the most basic activities required for daily living such as bathing, getting around inside the home, and preparing meals.

While current medications can alleviate some of the symptoms of the disease, there is no cure for the disease. What causes Alzheimer's disease? How can we treat it? What can we do to prevent this from happening to us, our loved ones, our children, and future generations? The Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center is dedicated to answering these questions. But we cannot do it alone; we must work together, in partnership. We invite you to work with us by participating in one or more of the many studies being conducted by our internationally acclaimed team of investigators.

The Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center is one of 29 Alzheimers disease research centers across the country designated and funded by the National Institute on Aging.

Services Provided

The Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center (RADC) provides a full spectrum of services in the diagnosis and care of people with Alzheimer's disease.

Education, Resources and Young Onset Programs
Staff members of the RADC have offered more than 800 educational presentations, training workshops and conferences to healthcare professionals and family caregivers. For information on educational resources and research call Pam Smith (312) 942-7153 or email Pam_Smith@rush.edu.

Research
Investigators at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center focus on four main areas of research, including risk factors, neurological basis of the disease, and improving diagnosis and treatment. For information on the Religious Order Study (ROS) or the Memory and Aging Project (MAP) please contact Traci Colvin (312) 942-2227. 

If you would like information on clinical trials please email RADC_Clinical_Trials@rush.edu.

Patient Care Services
Since 1985, the RADC has provided services to more than 5,000 Alzheimer's patients and their families through its outpatient clinic. For information on patient care services, or to make an appointment at our Memory Clinic, call (312) 942-3333.

The RADC also operates the Alzheimer's Family Care Center, an adult day care center for people with dementia. For information on the center please call Jane Stansell at (773) 202-4130 or email Jane_Stansell@rush.edu.